Fire marshal: Lowell fire likely caused by electrical spark

LOWELL -- A four-alarm fire that leveled an East Merrimack building on Saturday was most likely caused by an electrical spark, according to the state Fire Marshal's Office on Monday.

The fire, at 151-147 East Merrimack St., is still under investigation, but Public Information Officer Jennifer Mieth said it's a "probable electrical cause." She said there's nothing suspicious about the fire and it's considered accidental.

The fire destroyed the building, which sits on the corner of Fayette Street. What remained of the structure was razed Saturday night, leaving a pile of debris with a bulldozer from RSG Contracting Corp. sitting atop it.

There were no reports of injuries.

The building was home to Brasil Popular, a Brazilian variety store, and Juan's Barber Shop on the first floor. State Rep. Colleen Garry, a Democrat from Dracut, had a law office on the second floor.

Besides his law offices upstairs, building owner Maurice Mason said his wife operated a jewelry store in the building.

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